Recent content by Gamma1214

Very nice and the All Day IPA in the cupholder looks like it fits right in (assuming they haven't changed their label).

Over the years, I've gathered quite a bit of info on that trip. The river is very much dependent upon rainfall and the trick, it seems, is to catch it at the right water level. Under 4 feet and you'll be dragging the riffles and over 6 ft it starts to clear the banks in places. I'm still...

I like it! (Then again, I'm a huge fan of function 1st and cosmetics never.)

Personally, I'm notoriously frugal (one reason I build my own) but, when money must be spent, I've learned that you'll remember the value of a purchase long after the price you paid is forgotten so don't be afraid to buy once, cry once. Swift has the reputation of being straight up so I'd...

Frenchville to Keating is a cool paddle and about as remote as you'll find paddling a PA river. It's also (probably) the most paddled section of the West Branch which is pretty awesome considering that (especially now that McCracken's Canoe Rental closed) it doesn't see much traffic.

General rule of thumb in PA is to simply avoid launches that are maintained by the state. Registration / permits are only required in state parks and launches maintained by Fish & Boat. Launch from any town park, bridge abutment or roadside pull-off and you need nothing. (OK, you're still...

Welcome. I can't imagine that you could go wrong with a location near woods and water. My retirement plan is to wear out as much gear as possible.

Having never built with stems, I'm curious how you would add the length if you decide you've cut them too short. Aren't they the first thing that goes onto the forms? 5/8 x 1/4 strips? That's almost square! Definitely sexy and I like seeing the knots... Should look very cool when done.

For anything outdoors and, especially for odor control, you simply cannot beat merino wool clothing and a good smoke bath. (I'm in the "deodorant is for the weak" category)

I'm still curious about this one: It spans the Northern outlet of Summit Lake on the Marshall Lake loop and goes the whole way across the outlet. Looks like the base of an old splash dam but the surrounding terrain wouldn't lend itself well to flooding to float logs. I'm wondering if it was...

Really? Interesting... So I can travel & camp like I'm one of the boys shortly after Kenora? Now the only issue is that I've found a few places to check out along highway 2 and 2 hikes I'd like to take in Utah. I can't do all 3 routes... (I need to retire) Crossing the Rockies in Canada and...

I guess I hadn't thought it through that far yet. Typically, whether I'm hiking or canoeing, I prefer loops so that I can solo unsupported. I'm not opposed to shuttles but I'd prefer to avoid crowds if possible. If I leave here the morning of Aug 30th, I should have about 4 days free on the...

Thanks! Lots of places to look up. I'd thought about taking the bike (and still might) but it's hard to do 12 hrs a day (no windshield) and, of course, rain the day of the wedding would be a real bummer. I was thinking that I'd likely mix hiking in with paddling but now I'm not sure... sounds...

Thanks Mason. I hadn't even thought about places like Yellowstone. I guess I've always thought of it for its geysers which was our main focus when we visited during High School. Logic would suggest that it's so much more but 1st impressions, ya know? I'll also look into Leigh Lake. I'm sure...

Nice save.